The beast within
a tale of beauty's prince
Readers rate it 3.7 (43 on Hardcover)
215 pages · Released 2014
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This is a thoughtful retelling of Beauty and the Beast from the Prince's perspective, focusing on his transformation and emotional journey. The story emphasizes themes of inner beauty, redemption, and personal growth through love and understanding. While there is some mild violence and dark moments related to the curse, the overall tone is reflective rather than graphic, making it suitable for middle-grade readers moving into YA.
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Presents an adaptation of the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale from the perspective of the cursed prince who is transformed from a beloved and jovial ruler into a reclusive and bitter monster in search of true love. This adaptation of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST explores what transformed the Prince into the B... Presents an adaptation of the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale from the perspective of the cursed prince who is transformed from a beloved and jovial ruler into a reclusive and bitter monster in search of true love. This adaptation of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST explores what transformed the Prince into the Beast. The plot contains mild violence.
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- Juvenile fiction
- Fairy tales
- Princes
- Love stories
- Children's fiction
- Princes, fiction
- Monsters, fiction
- Fantasy fiction
- Love, fiction
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
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